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American tennis star Venus Williams married Italian actor Andrea Preti in a lavish five-day ceremony at Palm Beach, Florida. Venus shared photos and details of the wedding on her social media. The 45-year-old has won 7 Grand Slam singles titles. Though currently on a break, she plans to return to the WTA Tour next January.
Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower on Wednesday amid muted trading ahead of the Christmas holiday. Losses in oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and IT stocks weighed on markets. The BSE Sensex slipped 116.14 points, or 0.14%, to close at 85,408.70, while the Nifty50 declined 35.05 points, or 0.13%, to end at 26,142.10.
In Kerala, Linu suffered severe injuries in a road accident. Doctors Thomas Peter, Didiya Thomas, and Manu performed an emergency roadside surgery under flashlight using only a blade and straw to keep him breathing. Though Linu later died, netizens praised the doctors’ extraordinary efforts to save his life.
Delhi High Court refused to stay the release of web series “UP 77”, said to be inspired by slain gangster Vikas Dubey. Hearing a plea by his wife Richa, the court declined intervention, noting producers’ claim it is fictional. The series releases Thursday on Waves OTT. The matter will be heard on January 7, 2026.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed reports of Priyanka Gandhi being Congress’ PM face, saying her only goal is to support her brother Rahul. He also denied any leadership change in Karnataka, reaffirming his role as Deputy CM. Shivakumar stressed that leadership decisions rest with the party and refused comments on other issues.
‘Dhurandhar,’ starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has grossed over Rs. 900 crores and may cross Rs. 1000 crores soon. While dubbed versions of the first film won’t release theatrically, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will launch in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on March 19, 2026. The film also stars Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay […]
Recurrent throat pain without fever is often caused by acid reflux, not infection, especially in young adults. Known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, it irritates the throat without typical heartburn. Symptoms include soreness, and throat clearing. Lifestyle factors like late meals, spicy food, stress, and poor sleep worsen it. Treatment focuses on reflux control, not antibiotics.
The Delhi High Court urged the government to tackle the city’s severe air pollution, calling it a public health emergency. The court asked authorities to ensure citizens have clean air or reduce GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%. Hazardous AQI levels above 300 and smog linked to 15% of deaths highlight the crisis.
Telugu film Santhana Prapthirasthu has topped Jio Hotstar’s Telugu charts and entered Amazon Prime Video India’s top 10 since its December 19 OTT release. A box-office success, the film sensitively explores male infertility with humour and emotion. Strong performances, clean storytelling, and a social message have helped it connect with family audiences.
In today’s era, where couples often separate over small mistakes, this elderly pair offers a powerful lesson in love. The devoted wife guides her husband patiently, while he follows her lead with care and respect. Their decades-long bond, now reflected in mutual support, exemplifies the true essence of lifelong companionship.
Hitman Rohit Sharma made a brilliant comeback in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring a 62-ball hundred for Mumbai against Sikkim today. He hit eight fours and eight sixes, reaching his 37th List A hundred with a strike rate over 161. Mumbai won comfortably, with Shardul Thakur taking two wickets, while Sikkim managed 236/7.
Telangana ACB has booked Mahabubnagar deputy transport commissioner Mood Kishan for possessing assets disproportionate to his income. Though seized assets are valued at ₹12.72 crore, officials estimate their market worth exceeds ₹100 crore. Raids revealed vast land holdings, hotel and showroom stakes, luxury vehicles, gold, and large bank balances, leading to charges under the Prevention [&hell...
The Delhi High Court refused to stop the release of the web series “UP 77,” inspired by gangster Vikas Dubey. Justice Sachin Datta noted the series is fictional. Dubey’s wife had sought a stay, citing trauma. The series will release on Waves OTT, and the court will hear the case again on January 7, 2026.
Speculation about Allu Arjun returning to Trivikram Srinivas’ mythological film led producer Bunny Vas to urge restraint, stating that such changes are common in the industry. He said official clarity would come only through formal announcements. Bunny Vas also revealed that Allu Arjun has locked two future films, with announcements expected in January.
A village panchayat in Rajasthan’s Jalore district has banned daughters-in-law and young women in 15 villages from using camera phones from January 26. They may only use keypad phones and cannot carry mobiles to public events or neighbours’ homes. Schoolgirls may use phones at home only, citing child eyesight concerns after a community meeting there.